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The late Ben Gazzara during the production of THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE:
Ben is/was my husbands distant relative. We didn’t really know him, but I like telling everyone that we’re related. :-/
This Is All Kinds Of Wrong of the Day: [Trigger warning: Child abuse] Footage of a four-year-old boy from Nanjing, China, being forced to run through the snowy streets of NYC in his underwear — at times even told to lie down — was uploaded online by the boy’s father.
According to the man’s assistant, the boy, Duo Duo, was born prematurely and had a variety of ailments, but thanks to a tough regimen of strength training he is no longer sick.
In the video the boy can be seen crying and begging his father to pick him up, leading many to conclude that child is being abused. “You are torturing your child,” said one commenter. “”Why didn’t you run with your son naked too? You are crazy!” said another.
His assistant, however, defended the self-proclaimed “Eagle Dad” (a male equivalent of Amy Chua’s “Tiger Mom”), saying that he agreed to run and even warmed up before with “slow running,” and “the fact that the child lived showed that he has tenacious vitality.”
I’m sorry, but I couldn’t just walk by this scene. I would call 911 immediately and turn this father in. I have done it in the past for the safety and welfare of the child. I know cultures are different, but this is cruelty and punishment in my opinion and can’t be tolerated. I don’t want a world of kids brought up the “Eagle” way. Fuck that.
oh an on another note… My father did shit like this to me. I wasn’t allowed to cry or be afraid. If I showed fear I was told to go out in to the woods at night alone and sit in my fear for hours at a super young age. I was terrified. I was worked like a slave most of the time too. This isn’t the way to raise a kid. I’m proof of that shit.
People,
If you see shit like this, don’t just walk by. Do something!
Dramatic Interpretation of the Day: Facebookpiece Theater presents: A dramatic interpretation of a public conversation three 7th graders (and Kelly) had underneath a Facebook photo.
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MORE OF THIS, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
CHICA-GOGO! [via fishel]
Oh SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT! I see you gittin’ down, Karen. Heeee!!!
ifc:
I believe that’s “OSCAR NOMINEE” Kristen Wiig as a Crazed Stalker on ‘Portlandia’
My VAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
john:
I’m very excited to announce that we’ve officially launched Sherpaa.
Who it’s for: Currently it’s for tumblr’s employees. In the near future, we’ll be signing up other NYC-based companies.
Why: When you’re sick or hurt, figuring out exactly who and what you need and when you need it is difficult. You need an accessible, friendly doctor you can call and email 24/7 who will either solve the problem right then and there or guide you to the highest quality, health professionals with the best personalities who will provide exactly the care you need.
Our wonderful friends at tumblr are our first clients. And that means that all of tumblr’s employees can now email or call our doctors (or Guides as we call them) 24/7 when they have a health concern or question. Our Guides are well connected, in-the-know local doctors. Sometimes they can solve everything for you right away, and other times they’ll collaborate with other New York City specialists to arrange the most appropriate care for you. They make your health simple. And that’s our mission.
We’re starting slow. We’re focusing on working exclusively with tumblr for a while and will soon be signing up other NYC-based companies. If you’re interested in joining Sherpaa, please do let us know.
I’ve been quite busy for the past few months getting Sherpaa started. This is the next big phase of my life. And I’m super proud of it. It’s a service designed and built by us at The Future Well. We’re doing wonderful things and I’m a happy, happy guy.
Psyched to be a part of this
Aw, maaaaan. We want a Sherpaa Guide!
great idea!
800-588-2300 EMPIRE buys 773-202-LUNA: Empire Today LLC has purchased rival carpet retailer Luna, according to a Chicago Tribune report. Both firms long have been known for their catchy advertising jingles on radio and TV.
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DIY Paper Clip and Rubberband Binding. Unique and easy way to create journals, stacks of recycled paper etc… Source: Studio EMMI here. More photos at link to show you how to DIY.
Ten Boats
I shot this photo on a foggy day on Chicago’s Oak Street Beach. Charlie McCarthy and Remy were visiting me at the time. We walked all along the tree lined lake front path to find interesting things to photograph.
Even though we were walking in pea soup like conditions, it was still a great day spent with friends.
rrrick: I just started watching this series for the 3rd time. I don’t think there has ever been a better show than The Wire.
Last week I watched the first season for the first time. It’s very well-written show and the performances are brilliant. It’s also soul-crushingly depressing as fuck. Two thumbs up!
I’ve watched this series twice and could probably do it again. it’s the best tv show ever made. if you haven’t watched The Wire yet, please watch it before you die.
Yeah, it’s getting huge on Facebook now for some reason. The photo is two years old and went viral on Tumblr, but now it’s branching out to other places. Fun isn’t it? :-)
This is the most famous photo I’ve taken. It has been around the world many times and I’m very proud of it. Organizations from all over contacted me to pay to use it, but I gave it away for free because felt that it was something that needed to be shared with as many people as possible.
About the photo.
The photo is of a Christian church group attending the Chicago Gay Pride Parade for the first time. They held up signs apologizing to all homosexuals for the way the church has treated them. One sign read “I used to be a bible banging homophobe, I’m Sorry!” another said “I’m sorry for how the church has treated you.”
I’ve been to a lot of gay pride parades in my life and this was the first time I have ever seen anything like this. It was interesting to watch the crowd react to this group.
The moment was captured when a homosexual man jumped off of a really high float and ran over to the church group and embraced the guy that had the sign that read “I used to be a bible banging homophobe. I’m sorry!” The hug was long and the two briefly spoke. The crowd cheered really loud and all I could see were smiles. I felt so lucky to have caught this moment in time when everything felt so right.
Check out the rest of the parade photos from that magical day.
what does a spread eagle man, a tanned ass and a mankini covered ball sac add up to?
you got it. a true PompaNoNo!
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hi! i'm michelle. i live on the north side of chicago overlooking lake michigan. my passions are photography, videography and art.
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